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Project Team

The CARDILAS consortium brings together leading research institutions with complementary expertise in laser technology, bioprinting, and regenerative medicine.

Participating Institutions

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)

Project Coordinator
NTUA provides expertise in laser-matter interaction, LIFT technology development, optical system design, and microfluidic platform assembly. The Laser Material Printing and Prosessing (LMP) group leads the development of the endoscopic laser bioprinting tool and coordinates the overall project activities.

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Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens (BRFAA)

Cell preparation and and post printing validation
Contributes expertise in cell preparation and post printing validation. Responsible for the development and characterization of cell laden bioinks optimized for LIFT printing and cartilage tissue engineering applications.

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Consortium Expertise

The CARDILAS consortium has been carefully assembled to cover all aspects of the project's ambitious goals, from fundamental laser physics to clinical application.

Our team brings together world-leading expertise in:

  • Laser Technology: Advanced LIFT systems and optical engineering
  • Bioprinting: High-resolution cell printing and patterning
  • Biomaterials: Hydrogel formulation and bioink development
  • Tissue Engineering: Cartilage biology and regenerative medicine
  • Medical Devices: Endoscopic instrumentation and miniaturization
  • Clinical Translation: Preclinical trials